Wearing Contact Lenses
Educational articles about the benefits and health issues associated with wearing contact lenses from the doctors of Ophthalmology at Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute.

Taking Care of Your Contact Lenses

Contact lenses are a great alternative to wearing glasses, as long as you take care of them and your eyes while using them. Think about it. Contact lenses are a medical device that you insert into and wear on the surface of your eyes. They should be in optimal condition, [...]

Common Mistakes In Contact Lens Wear

Contact lenses can be a safe alternative in correcting ones vision. There are common mistakes that you should be aware of. A common mistake is sleeping in contact lenses. Sleeping in contacts can increase the risk of corneal ulcers and eye infections. Even though there are contacts that are approved [...]

Why is it Dangerous to Sleep with Contacts?

Photo by suanie Contact lenses are like sponges with tiny holes that permit entry of water and any other substance into the lens. With time, harmful materials may accumulate within the lens. These substances, which may include infectious agents, can penetrate the surface of the [...]

Ask the Ophthalmologist – Can 15 years of contact lenses harm eyes?

The longer you wear soft contact lenses, the greater the risk. Make no mistake, contact lenses wrongly worn are extremely dangerous to you eyes.